Bladder Problems and Diet

[THROBBS]

still haven't passed this kidney stone!
(seriously)





*Thread Titles Courtesy of Dr. Mabeuse

 

[TxRad]

still haven't passed this kidney stone!
(seriously)

I feel for ya. I ain't had one in years (Knock on wood) but I remember the pain.

 

[THROBBS]

I feel for ya. I ain't had one in years (Knock on wood) but I remember the pain.

this is my 4th. but all the previous ones went rather quickly. Not without sending me to the emergency room first!

This is larger than the others..and perhaps more jagged?

 

[TxRad]

this is my 4th. but all the previous ones went rather quickly. Not without sending me to the emergency room first!

This is larger than the others..and perhaps more jagged?

There is a procedure now, where they break them up with sound waves.

 

[THROBBS]

There is a procedure now, where they break them up with sound waves.

The urologist said they are doing that less, because the shrapnel can cause as much damage.

 

[TxRad]

The urologist said they are doing that less, because the shrapnel can cause as much damage.

Shrapnel?

I thought they were supposed to crush it, not blow it up.

 

[THROBBS]

Shrapnel?

I thought they were supposed to crush it, not blow it up.

well sure, but there is "residue".

He said they are more likely to use surgery these days.

 

[THROBBS]

Speaking of the "diet" portion of the thread title...

This urologist was not as concerned about specific foods so much... mostloy about moderation and plenty of water to dilute the "bad" stuff and keep the kidneys flushed out.

 

[TxRad]

Speaking of the "diet" portion of the thread title...

This urologist was not as concerned about specific foods so much... mostloy about moderation and plenty of water to dilute the "bad" stuff and keep the kidneys flushed out.

The key I found was water and not sodas. Beer is even better for flushing the kidneys. no pun intended.

 

[TheeGoatPig]

Sinc eI cut down my calcium intake by 1/3 and increased my water intake by four or five, I haven't had any kidney stone problems in seven or eight years.

 

[THROBBS]

Sinc eI cut down my calcium intake by 1/3 and increased my water intake by four or five, I haven't had any kidney stone problems in seven or eight years.

Itoo, have decreased my soda pop intake and increased my water consumption since the last stone. Unfortunately, the current one was already formed and documented on the xray last time... it just finally decided to let loose. No otheres were seen IN the kidney...so..... maybe.... this will be the last. HahahahaHAHhahaHAHha! *ack*

 

[TxRad]

Itoo, have decreased my soda pop intake and increased my water consumption since the last stone. Unfortunately, the current one was already formed and documented on the xray last time... it just finally decided to let loose. No otheres were seen IN the kidney...so..... maybe.... this will be the last. HahahahaHAHhahaHAHha! *ack*

Hang in there and watch where you aim that thing. We wouldn't want you shooting some innocent bystander.

 

[THROBBS]

Hang in there and watch where you aim that thing. We wouldn't want you shooting some innocent bystander.

fer real! could be some serious pressure build up!
a regular pee shooter... ahhahahaha PEE shooter!

 

[TxRad]

fer real! could be some serious pressure build up!
a regular pee shooter... ahhahahaha PEE shooter!

I figured you'd get a laugh out of that.

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

I'm told that ultra-sound does come with some risks for blocking urine ducts.